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What is your favorite restaurant in the NC area? I usually go up every February vacation. We go to Belinni%26#39;s, Muddy Moose, Scarecrow Pub, Red Parka Pub. Looking for something new. Perhaps a place I may have missed. I have two teenage boys age 16 %26amp; 14 so I have to take that into consideration. Thanks.

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I love must of the places you listed, but would highly recomend Delaney%26#39;s Hole in the Wall http://www.delaneys.com/ my son%26#39;s who are now in thier 20%26#39;s still love the place. And yes there really is a hole in the wall

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I%26#39;ve passed that place a 1000 times but have never stopped in. Thanks.

Not too sure about recommendations for teenagers -- haven%26#39;t been one in quite a while...but do have nephews and nieces in that age range who have visited NC with us at our timeshare in North Conway. Whenever we go, Muddy Moose and Red Parka are on our go-to list....so are:

-- Flatbread and Co in the Eastern Slopes Inn on the north end of the business district -- brick-oven baked pizza flatbread style -- not your typical pizza because the dough doesn%26#39;t rise as much and they offer far more than just tomato sauce with pepperoni! Lots of ';natural foods'; here (organically grown produce, home-grown meats, etc), but not an in-your-face natural foods place by any means. Fun to watch them make your pizza and cook it in the oven, which is in one corner of the dining room and visible to all. If you go, be sure to try the brownie sundae (yes, they heat the brownie in the same wood-fired oven!). See www.flatbreadcompany.com for photos and details.

-- Decades Steak House, Seavey Street Be sure to check for their two-for-one dinners on Tuesday nights...a full menu page of selections at very reasonable prices...not sure if they do the two-fer during ski season or not, but definitely worth checking out. The restaurant is full of sports, movie and other memorabilia...fun to check out what%26#39;s on the wall while you wait for your meals. See www.decadessteakhouse.com for a menu.

-- May Kelly%26#39;s Irish Pub, on Rt 16 about a half mile north of the last traffic light in the village. True Irish-style fare -- shepherd%26#39;s pie, chicken pie, fantastic chicken dishes, great meatloaf, and huge servings -- even for teenagers. And if the folks imbibe, some great brews on draft. When we were there this Fall, she had a two-for-one night on Thursdays...included appetizer, entree and dessert. See www.maykellys.com for a menu.

-- For an eclectic menu, the kids may like Moat Mountain Smokehouse, on Rt 16 toward Intervale. Don%26#39;t let the fact that it%26#39;s also a brew house deter you -- the dining rooms are separate from the bar-brewery. Lots of ';different'; things here -- and with plenty of teenage-friendly size servings. See www.moatmountain.com for menus.

And if you like to go out for breakfast or a mid-morning meal, we like Banners -- on Rt 16 between North Conway and Conway. No pretentions, just good family fare, well prepared and fairly priced.

Over the year%26#39;s we%26#39;ve discovered there are more good places to eat in North Conway than there are nights to our vacation. Bon apetite!!

Maineronthego thanks for your excellent suggestions. We have been going to NC for the better part of 20 years. Some of these places I%26#39;ve heard about but some I haven%26#39;t. I will definitely give them a try. We love the area but always do the same old same old. This time around I%26#39;m not eating anywhere I%26#39;ve already been. Looking forward to it.

I highly recommend the Red Fox Grille, right near Storyland. It%26#39;s about 10 minutes from NC center, but worth it.

The Red Fox Grill looks good. We are skiing at Black Mtn so I think this should be right on the way back to our condo. We are staying at Stonehurst Manor.

Take a short ride over to Fryeburg and try the 302 Smokehouse. Excellent food and value for adults and teens.

Just went to Delaney%26#39;s (ribs and burgers) and Moat Mountain (smoked salmon with black beans). Great meals at both. Also, tried a couple of the Moat Mt brews and they were very good. Worth the trip for food or beer. Nice bars at both.

Also ate lunch at Matty B%26#39;s across from Attitash. The pizza and quesadilla were both a nice lunch. Portions were too big to eat and they were kind enough to store the leftovers until we finished skiing. Extra tip for that.

Thanks for the compliment -- glad to help...

How about posting a brief trip report when you get back....letting us know how everyone liked the various places you tried. That way we can make better recommendations the next time a similar question comes up? Thanks....

Sure, I%26#39;ll post a report. Like I said I%26#39;ve been going to NC for the better part of 20 years and we have our favorites but I%26#39;d like to try something new.

Part 2 trip report

Woke up Friday morning and decided to ski Black Mountain again. It%26#39;s a nice small mountain and for a family of four to ski costs 99.00. Can%26#39;t beat that. The terrain was a little rough. Fresh powder not really groomed in makes for some tough skiing at times. I didn%26#39;t fall which is great for me. These 40 plus year bones can%26#39;t take it.

After skiing all day we headed back to the condo to rest and get ready for dinner. We walked over to Stonehurst Manor. We walked in and then decided to leave. We had four boys with us ages 12, 14,15 %26amp; 16. We decided that for a romantic dinner it looked great but for teenage boys not so great. We ended up at Up Country Restaurant. I%26#39;ve driven by it a million times and never went in. It%26#39;s always packed. We gave it a try and it was very good. We didn%26#39;t wait to be seated and the service and food were good. I%26#39;d go back there again.

A few words about my condo. Disappointed is all I can say this year. We rented at Stonehurst Manor from a private owner. I got it on homeaway.com. I rented the same condo last year and really enjoyed it. It seems that the property owner has done nothing since last year. Same everything. Where do I begin? My sister woke up the first morning with ants all over her bathroom. I had a few ants in mine. Then we suspected a mouse or mice. It ate our butter that we left out on the counter. We checked for droppings and confirmed that was what it was. I called the property owner and she said that she hasn%26#39;t had any problems. She sent over her cleaning lady who did play dumb about the ants but said that they knew about the mice. I was also ticked about not having toilet paper or paper towels. For 1500.00 the least they could do is leave enough for the week. Anyway, also discovered the front burner on the stove broken, toaster over, broken. The lamp in my bedroom, the switch broken. Every plate in the cabinet is chipped. We came home from skiing only to discover our mouse left droppings in our measuring cups. The same measuring cups you cook with. How gross!!! I had a terrible internet connection all week. Needless to say I won%26#39;t be back to that condo. The property owners have to realize that yeah you have this property to rent but you also need to put money back into it if you want people to return. New linens and paint go a long way. I would post a review on the homeaway website but I don%26#39;t want to do that. The property owner is really nice and doesn%26#39;t deserve a bad review. Mice and ants are out of her control. The other things, yes she could do a better job but overall the condo wasn%26#39;t bad and it was so quiet. I%26#39;m just glad to be home.

So to recap my week in NH. Got to eat at three different restaurants. Shannon Doors Pub in Jackon, Delany%26#39;s Hole in the Wall, and Up Country Restaurant. All very good. Skied four days out of five and enjoyed that very much. Got to do some shopping and found great deals. The weather was perfect. In the 30%26#39;s all week. All and all a great time as usual in North Conway.

Part 2 trip report

Thanks for the report! I was there recently and felt the same about the relocation of LL Bean, that strip is empty and sad looking, it was once my favorite, I miss the Book Warehouse the most.

Was able to get parking in front of Zeb%26#39;s on a Sun.

Attitash Mountain Village - DVD player?

Does the typical hotel room at AMV have a DVD player for the TV?

what are they building?

I was in North Conway last week and I saw them building what looks like a huge hotel right on Route 16 near Pizza Hut. Does anyone know what it is going to be?

what are they building?

I understand it%26#39;s to be a Renaissance Inn

what are they building?

Thanks, that%26#39;s a big bldg.

Yes it is. Just another cookie cutter building. Nothing special to add to the strip.

I found that end of the strip getting that way with the addition of the two new plazas plus LL Bean.

Attitash Mountain Village - DVD player?

Does the standard hotel room at AMV have a DVD player in it?

Attitash Mountain Village - DVD player?

Don%26#39;t know and website does not specifically state it does. I would suggest that you call and then let us know. Thanks

Attitash Mountain Village - DVD player?

arrived today and yes there is a DVD player in the standard hotel room as well as free wifi.

Have a great time. Please report back at the end of your trip.

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Traveling with dog

Planning a vacation in early June with my dog. Don%26#39;t want to stay in a run-down motel so i think I%26#39;ve decided on the Lake Opechee Inn.

Now I%26#39;m just trying to figure out what I can do with my dog in that area. Are there any restaurants with outdoor seating that will allow dogs? Any dog parks?

Any help for traveling with my buddy to NH is appreciated.

Traveling with dog

Try dogfriendly.com. Also, google ';dog friendly New Hampshire and a ton of stuff pops up. Let us know if that helps.

Traveling with dog

another option. search for dog friendly in the box right above the main NH forum page. Apparently there have been a bunch of conversations about this before. I don%26#39;t own a pet(I just love everyone else%26#39;) so I can%26#39;t give you any specific advise but this should provide a good start.

Are they letting you keep a dog there? We do not have any dog parks here and no outdoor restaurants allow dogs. All public walking area are dog friendly and just clean up after your dog. If your pup is voice command compliant you can get away with no leash. Hiking public parks and National Forests are OK with the dog. The Flume Gorge does not allow dogs but generally we are very dog friendly. I have no problems. Maine is a very different story.

Gee, what%26#39;s wrong with Maine!? I have heard Portland is dog friendly. I%26#39;ve found a couple of dog parks online that look really nice, one at Old Orchard Beach, another really nice one in Kennebunk.

The Opechee Inn has 2 dog friendly rooms, they sent me their dog policies. At least the don%26#39;t charge extra for the dog. Most places charge an additional fee per night for a dog, most fees average around $20. I%26#39;m still trying to decide the best location. Either seaside or near a lake.

Thanks neslaw, i%26#39;m all over the internet, dogfriendly, petfriendly, you name it. I%26#39;m just looking for some real experience from people who have traveled with their dog.

Sorry, maybe dog parks are what you are looking for. I prefer walking freedom and Maine is too restrictive for me. There are no dog parks in the Lakes Region. We just walk our dogs freely.

Well, my dog is younger (and I%26#39;m older!) and off-leash is still a bit of a problem. We could go everywhere with him on a leash but that would be boring for him. I need a safe place for him to play so he can really get a work out. So anyplace that has fenced in dog parks is a bonus for me.

Where to stay??

has anyone stayed at Black Bear or Town square? if so, any thoughts? Looking to stay with our 3 kids and other families.

Easter family weekend in NH-- Maple shack, egg hunt...

Looking for a family-friendly hotel/inn in New Hampshire to spend the long weekend with the kids. Any activities near by (or on the premises) for egg hunting or sugaring would be fab. Thanks!

Easter family weekend in NH-- Maple shack, egg hunt...

A great family place is the Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy, NH. They even have chickens so the wee ones can ';hunt'; for real eggs!

Easter family weekend in NH-- Maple shack, egg hunt...

For a maple shack try Parkers Maple Barn

and Charmingfare Farm for the egg hunt.

https://www.parkersmaplebarn.com/index.php

http://www.visitthefarm.com/egghunt.php

Best place to party besides the Red Parka...

OK heading to North Conway for a girls%26#39; ski weekend and need suggestions for other places to go out at night besides the Red Parka (or the Wildcat)... Anyone got a recommendation?

Best place to party besides the Red Parka...

A few to start with:

Moat Mtn Smokehouse

Horsefeathers

Delaney%26#39;s

up Country

May Kelly%26#39;s

Sanbornton to Cape Cod

I%26#39;ll be making this trip in mid-September and was wondering if NOT taking the direct route would be worth a few sights or a fantastic lunch venue in NH. I was thinking of shooting over to Portsmouth and heading south from there. Any suggestions ?

Sanbornton to Cape Cod

I am about the biggest fan of taking the path less traveled. But, if you are going to be in Sanbornton, I am assuming that you will have a chance to eat at various places around Lake Winni. I think you are going too far out of your way to go to Portsmouth. All is not lost, 1 great stop for sights and lunch is in Lexington. Or, a detour along rt 3A around Scituate for lunch on the water is very nice. Lastly, stopping in Boston for lunch in the North End, Back Bay, China town or of course Fanueil Hall, would fit your appetite for sights and food. Any one of these is an easy detour on your way to the Cape.

Sanbornton to Cape Cod

Neslaw1 offers some good options. I would not rule out Portsmouth, as it is a wonderful city with a fun downtown and many good dining options. The drive is out of your way, as Neslaw1 points out, but it will keep you off the main highway and take you through some nice country and a slice of NH. Your best bet is probably I-93 to Concord and east across Rte 4 to Portsmouth Concord is the state capitol, very nice Main Street to explore and dine - maybe start early and go there for breakfast at one of the many cafes.Just 20 minutes from Sanbornton.

A scenic drive down Rte 1A in NH and into MA will be rewarding and offer options to stop and look around. As you get into MA, you might consider a stop in Newburyport and/or Plum Island, a beautiful ocean wildlife preserve. Should be pretty good for migrating shore birds. You could also continue down to Gloucester (pronounced Gloster), which I think was the home port of the fishermen in the book The Perfect Storm.

Frankly, you could meander like this for days, and never get to the Cape. One consideration with Boston, particularly as you come down the coastal route, and when you get back onto the Interstate for the rest of the drive down to the Cape - day and time of day. On a week day, as you can imagine, traffic in and out of Boston can be, well, Chicago-like. Rte 1 or 1A will add driving time exponentially, as they are slow roads. I-93 is the main artery in and out of downtown Boston. There is no way to avoid it if you are coming down the coast.

Of course, coming from Sanbornton, you could take different route that circles the city, but I suspect you will spend more time on highways and less time doing the things you are interested in. So, just keep the time in mind with your plans.

I have made the trip from Gloucester/Rockport to N Conway many times. In fact, it is my usual route to stop for lobsters on Bear Neck and walk around so I don%26#39;t have to wait for my room to be ready. Here is the problem. There is no easy way to get to this area without driving out of your way again or taking the scenic route across rt 1A or rt 133. It is just a matter of timing. Here is my concept, a more direct route with a shorter detour gives you more time off the road. The longer detour means you eat and run so you can get to your destination. Just getting to the Cape can be 1/2 the battle depending how far upper cape (south) or lower cape (north) you are going. Traffic on the Cape is usually not a problem in September, it is just the # of miles you have to cover. For instance, Lexington adds 24 minutes of driving time while Rockport/Gloucerste adds 90 minutes.

Thanks for the options all; I%26#39;ll probably just play it by ear.

Easter in the Lake District

Hi Everyone,

We%26#39;ve just been given the chance to spend the Easter Weekend (mid April) in Lanconia. I%26#39;ve been to Lake Winnipesaukee once before, but it was summertime.

Could someone tell me what I might expect in April. What will there be to do to keep us busy for 2 or 3 days... what things will be open for the season? And for Easter Weekend, will we find somethings shut on Good Friday or Easter Sunday? What about shopping in North Conway?

Any info would be appreciated, thanks.

Cheers!

Wine-4-2

Easter in the Lake District

Well, What are your likes? It will be mud season. Meaning a transition time from snow and frost to melting bare ground. It could be in the 60%26#39;s or 40%26#39;s,bright sun or snow. I am not a shopper so I know nothing of N.Conway stores. You can hike our trails, we have some movie theaters. Seasonal things probably will not be open yet and there may still be ice on the Lake.

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Heading to The Balsams in March

We are thinking of taking my in-laws up to the Balsams for a weekend in March. Any thoughts on if there is enough going on for them in that area in winter? They do not ski or ice skate.

Heading to The Balsams in March

What do they do?? How long are the books they are reading?

Heading to The Balsams in March

Hmmm... they grew up in Florida....so they are not used to the snow like I am. I was trying to expose them to new things, but I%26#39;m afraid they will just sit inside all day. Do you think that it might be better to take them in the fall?

Not much to do except read and eat!

In all seriousness, are they adventurous? Is this something that they have suggested? A winter weekend at a place like the Balsams or MW Hotel is a wonderful way to spend a winter weekend but just not for everybody. Certainly fall or summer makes it easier to get outside and there is a lot to do. During the summer, there is great summer stock theater all over NE,Tanglewood, lake experiences from canoeing to excursion boats on Lake Winni, a gondola ride to the top of a number of mountains and on and on, all of which can make for a great experience.

I would love a week-end there, but I snomobile, crosscountry ski and walk in the cold. If they do not like that stuff then a different time of year would be a better chioce. It is still cold with alot of snow on the ground in March and since there is nothing else close by to do or go you might be stuck inside.

Drive from Manchester to Mount Washington

In March, my husband and I will be taking our first trip alone since our daughter was born 2 years ago. We are flying into Manchester and spending the night at a bed and breakfast and then heading to Mount Washington to ski.

I understand that the drive will take less than 2 hours but we will have some time to kill before we can check into the resort at Mount Washington. Any suggestions on a great place to stop for lunch along 93 North? A recommended local pub or diner?

Thanks.

Drive from Manchester to Mount Washington

The Common Man in Ashland

http://www.thecman.com/

Drive from Manchester to Mount Washington

Where are you staying for skiing. If you are heading up 93 to the Mt Washington Hotel you can stop in Woodstock at the Woodstock Inn. the common man is great in ashland but check to be sure they are open for lunch.

From their web site.....

';The Common Man in Ashland is open for lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and dinner is served starting at 5 p.m. Our Bar %26#39;n grill offers lighter fare from 3 - 11 p.m., with apres ski specials from 3 - 5 p.m., and live entertainment Thursday - Saturday nights.';

I like to go upstairs in their lounge. It is very casual and a fun atmosphere with trivia games at the tables

There is also a Common Man in Lincoln but I am not sure they are open for lunch. Also another Common Man in Plymouth NH right off93, probably exit26. It is a Spa also. All the Common Man chains are good. There is one in Concord, just off 93. Have fun and try not to worry.

Recreational snowshoeing near Mason, NH?

Heading to Mason for breakfast at Parkers Maple Barn and to check out their maple sugar making and would like to do some snowshoeing aftewards.

Any good trails for recreational snowshoeing near Mason NH either in NH or MA?

Recreational snowshoeing near Mason, NH?

Not so sure about that area but I know a little further west there is great snowshoeing at Granite Gorge or Otter Brook Recreational Area just outside of Keene or Sheiling Forest in Peterborough.

Recreational snowshoeing near Mason, NH?

A couple of suggestions. You might want to call Parker%26#39;s and ask them what they would suggest. They may be sufficiently in the woods that you could just trek off from there.

Temple Mountain and Miller State park, at the top of the road on Rte 101 between Milford/Temple and Peterborough. Temple Mtn is a defunct ski area and you could probably park int he parking lot and go treking off from there. Across the road is Miller State Park, where you could park and follw either the road, if it is not plowed, or the trails, up to the top of Pack Monadnock Mtn. The view from the top is awesome. It is a good trek up.

Over on Rte 136 , heading west out of Greenfield, is Greenfield State Park, which has plenty of woods, a large campground and separate day use area. Of course all this is closed for the winter. You can park at the entrance, put on your shoes and walk on in. There is a lake there, as well.

Also, on Rte 123, north from New Ipswich, is Windblown Cross COuntry Skiing. I don%26#39;t know if they allow snowshoes, so you would want to call them and check. But they groom miles of trails for XC Skiing. Unfortunately, I thought I heard something recently about them closing, but I don%26#39;t know if that was for this year or next.

Those are just a few ideas.

Thanks for your suggestion. I emailed Parker%26#39;s and they suggested Windblown in New Ipswich, NH as you did. I checked their website and they do allow snow shoeing. Parker%26#39;s also offered the 200+ acres behind the restaurant.

Thanks everyone for all your help! I%26#39;ll need to keep these suggestions handy for next year. Looks like we%26#39;re moving into spring!

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center - FREE Admission Today

The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord,NH is now The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center.

It is s free to all today March 8, 2009. We enjoyed the center yesterday which was also free for the inaugural weekend. I would advise you to go early since the free planetarium tickets for the shows, throughout the day, are given out on a first serve basis.

They just updated the planetarium to a discovery science center along with lots of hands on activities for kids. The are many lectures also plan for today.

http://www.starhop.com/

Gilmanton Karate Tourney 4/4/9-any things to do in the area?

We%26#39;ll be in town for the tourney and I%26#39;m trying to plan if it%26#39;s worth it for us to stay in the area and what we would do if we did. It also happens to be my anniversary the next day. While I would prefer my anniversary getaway without children and a karate tourney, I%26#39;ll take what I can get :)

We have been somewhat in the area in Sanbornton at Steele Hill Resorts last fall. I was looking at a Holiday Inn express in Tilton I believe for this trip...any experiences with that? Close enough to Gilmanton? Anything closer or better I should look into? Would love an indoor pool, hot tub even better (in the room would be very nice), free continental breakfast is always convenient but not a necessity (as long as I can get breakfast nearby - can%26#39;t miss that).

We are touristy type vacationers, but also enjoy local community things, like the hay ride and corn maze that was nearby Steele Hill last fall. I know some ski mtns may still be open, but not into snowboarding during late/spring season. Definitely need to hit the Levi Outlet in Tilton - can%26#39;t find the jeans I bought there last year anywhere and I love them.

Thanks in advance for the feedback!

Gilmanton Karate Tourney 4/4/9-any things to do in the area?

Steele Hill gets a thumbs up all around for everything. Kid friendly, good food, clean. Kids love the pool. I have gone to several weddings there and alot of my friends and their families go there to use the pool and are very happy. Easy to get to from Gilmanton but probably a 45 minute drive. It is frost heave season also.

Gilmanton Karate Tourney 4/4/9-any things to do in the area?

Thanks Weimaraner! We did enjoy Steele Hill but were thinking of trying something new and a little closer.

Have you heard anything about the Holiday Inn Express in Tilton? Seems to be newer and gets good reviews. I have no problem staying in a Mom and Pop type hotel place I%26#39;d never find online either - as long as it%26#39;s not frightening and cheaper than the chain if we%26#39;re giving up some of those conveniences.

You%26#39;re also not aware of any places that would give a discount if I reserved say 3 rooms for that time? Apparently my hotel comment at karate sounded better than driving back and forth 3 hours to others as well :) Thanks!

Sorry, I can not think of other places. Did you want to come into Laconia? It would be about the same distance as Tilton?

I can%26#39;t imagine you would be disappointed with a HI Express. They are usually pretty decent. Not Steele Hill, of course. Just a comfy moderate priced hotel chain. And Tilton should be a pretty easy drive.

Laconia would be a consideration. I don%26#39;t recall what hotels are there, but you can find them at the NH Tourism website www.visitnh.gov, or by Googling Laconia, NH Hotels. I believe there are also one or two new ones along Rte 106 either in Belmont or Loudon. Again, I don%26#39;t recall chich ones.

Lake Opechee Inn %26amp; Spa in Lakeport. It is a little less than 10 miles from Gilmanton.

This might be the place you are looking for.....

There is a room that is split with an area for the kids (Two full beds I believe and a King size bed). You will get the family trip and your special anniversary trip tied into one. Most rooms have fireplaces and some rooms offer two person whirlpool tubs. There is a small indoor pool and a Spa. If you do book here, try to get a room on the lakeside I think it is referred as ';Balcony side'; because the backside rooms overlook a railroad track :(

Have fun!

Oops....

I wanted to post the link....

http://www.opecheeinn.com/

Thanks Remay! That inn looks perfect for the anniversary evening at least. I%26#39;m wondering if I can arrange for someone from karate to take the kids back with them after the tourney to drop off to Grandma%26#39;s house and we%26#39;ll stay there :)

The kids certainly won%26#39;t appreciate the inn as much as we%26#39;ll be sure to and would rather stay at a Super 8 or something for a quarter of the cost. My husband hates this, but I%26#39;d rather get one room for Friday evening to just sleep in with the kids, maybe an indoor pool or something for the very little time we%26#39;ll be there. Then get a room at the Inn on Saturday night for the two of us.

Thanks to all for the advice. I hadn%26#39;t realized Laconia would be just as close to Gilmanton as Tilton would. From the directions I had, the HI express was literally right on the way with the route we are taking (still about half an hour away though from what I was told? Apparently this tourney is really out in the boonies).

I think I have my game plan now...Laconia for cheaper hotel on Friday evening and the Inn (or something almost exactly like it) for Saturday (sans kids if I%26#39;m lucky :) HI Express looks great, but I%26#39;ll try to find something cheaper if we%26#39;re splurging a bit on Saturday night. I%26#39;m aware of the Super8 close to the HI Express, but Expedia said they wouldn%26#39;t allow four in the room (will confirm with Super8 directlty as well I guess).

Thanks all!

If you really are able to be to celebrate your anniversary with just the two of you, then you can also check out Church Landing in Meredith. (It is a little over 30 minutes from Gilmanton to Meredith)

www.millfalls.com/inns/church_landing.htm

This is just a follow up. I assume the tournament is at the school on route 140 close to the Iron Works. To get to Lake Opechee is at least 45 minutes. The school is not close to any hotels. The closest is 30-45 minutes away. I used to live in Gilmanton and my kids went to school there and I know how long it takes. I work in Laconia.

Check out this deal with Travel Zoo. $99.00 per night at the Inn at Mills Falls in Meredith, NH

hotels.travelzoo.com/resorts-spas/546408

Driving from Portland, ME Area (Lovell) to Philadelphia, PA

Hi. In August, we%26#39;ll be taking a long drive from Lovell, ME to Philadelphia. We have about 10 days, kids ages 8 and 10 and will be looking for a nice vacation, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rafting?, eating in good restaurants where possible and a little shopping. As much as possible, we%26#39;d like to use hotel chain points for lodging. Does anyone have a suggested itinerary that would include areas to stay where we%26#39;ll find some chains? I know that remote scenic areas and chain hotels normally don%26#39;t belong in the same sentence, but thought I%26#39;d try. (We usually prefer not to stay in chains, but we have lots of points from business travel on our hands.)

Thank you!

Robin

Driving from Portland, ME Area (Lovell) to Philadelphia, PA

Not exactly sure what you are asking. Will you be spending time in the Lovell area and then spending 10 days on the way back to Philly? Are you looking for 1 place for the entire time? You are not far from N. Conway which just happens to have chain lodging, nice restaurants, hiking, kayaking, etc.

Driving from Portland, ME Area (Lovell) to Philadelphia, PA

Same question as neslaw1 re:timing and direction. Conway, of course, is beautiful, and close to Lovell.

You have a lot of options in planning your route to Phila. One is to go down I-95, and a stop in Portland, ME and/or Portsmouth, NH will give you chains and seacoast, with opportunities for kayaking, whale watching, beaches, and great dining.

From the N. Conway area, you can either head south toward Portsmouth and then onto I-95. Or you could cross the state and work your way toward I-91. You will find chains in the Hanover.Lebanon, NH area and the VT towns across the CT River. Also down in Brattleboro. These all put you easily within reach of mountains, streams, rivers and all that you seek, including good dining.

You may want to check the state tourism websites as a starting point for finding the activities you are interested in. www.visitnh.gov is NH%26#39;s website. You can Google ME and VT. Also the local Chambers of Commerce will have links to this stuff and more. I don%26#39;t know specific names, but I do know that there will be plenty of opportunities.

Thank you. This was incredibly helpful. We will have been in Portland before Lovell. As for timing, etc., we are completely open. Based just on what you%26#39;ve written here, we%26#39;ll probably start in N. Conway - figure out how to base there a few days and get to the Presidentials, maybe camp one night out there. Then, we%26#39;ll head down 91 and overnight in one of those towns, and maybe to Boston for a couple of days, then home to Philly. We can drive straight home from there, as we go to NYC fairly regularly.

Thank you! Would greatly appreciate any more info, tips, etc.

Robin

This is not how a bird would fly from Lovell to Philly but after N Conway, you could drive over to Stowe VT for a few days then down thru the Berkshires and then the final leg to Philly. All these areas are great in the summer with everything from nature to high culture available. After you decide on an itinerary, we can give some suggestions for sights in the NH (and other areas)

We have narrowed things down considerably. We will stay one night in N. Conway, camp 2 nights in Crawford Notch State Park (unless someone can recommend a better place to camp). Then we will drive to Boston, where we will stay for 2 nights and then stop in NY on our way back to Philly.

What I need now is a recommendation on which town to stop in on our way to Boston. We%26#39;d like to pack up our camping gear and drive somewhere where we can get cleaned up and stay overnight. If I were lazy, I%26#39;d go right back to N. Conway (and maybe that%26#39;s what I should do), but I%26#39;d like to see some other type of town. There is a fairly direct route from the park to Boston with lots of places I know nothing about in between. Please advise.

Thank you!!

I would have to suggest Rockport as being the most fun for kids and for parents. It is a long drive from Crawford Notch but about 30-45 minutes from Boston (or longer depending on traffic).

We camp in Crawford Notch all the time, we love it. I recommend stopping in Portsmouth on the way back...great town, and you could take an Isles of Shoals cruise if you have time. I would recommend driving down Route 1A to get to the highway to continue to Boston.

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New England Tennis Holidays

Hi just wondering if anyone out there has experience of this tennis resort as I%26#39;m contemplating going there end May / beginning of June this year. Would you rate it and also is this a nice time of the year to play tennis outdoors? I like the sunshine but not crazy out searingly hot weather nor mosquitos :(

Thanks

New England Tennis Holidays

Hi Rooster,

I%26#39;ve been twice to the NH location and absolutely loved it!

I don%26#39;t know how the bug situation would be in June as both times I went was in September. For what it is worth, there were no bugs to speak of in September and the weather was moderate. Keep in mind that it is in the mountains so I suspect that the temperatures are a bit cooler because of that in June.

You have choices of accommodations depending on what type of experience you want - or prefer. The first time I stayed at the B%26amp;B which is nice since I was traveling alone. The second time I was with a friend and we rented a condo (actually a townhouse) that was so large and almost on a ski slope - very cool. The program is all inclusive (meals) which are usually at restaurants - some of which are very, very nice. On each occasion I wondered how they could provide so much for such a reasonable amount.

What you might really enjoy about NETH is the amount of tennis you get every day (approx 5 hours of solid instruction). This was the draw for me and why I chose it the first time.

We%26#39;ll either be going back to NH or try their Florida location next winter. I believe that all three locations will be just as well managed. My sense is that they really care about the quality of the packages and truly listen to any feedback that they receive.

CHP

New England Tennis Holidays

Thanks for your feedback - what is the age range and would you need to be quite fit to survive?!

All age ranges and levels of play are accommodated. My group of 2-6 35-45 year old women (depending on the year) has been there several times at the end of May/beginning of June. In NH they have black flies at that time of year. They can be bothersome, but a very slight breeze or some insect repellant takes care of them.

Northern NH at that time of year is beautiful. It%26#39;s before the heat and humidity set in. Also it is so just before tourist season so there are no crowds or traffic. There are indoor courts in case of rain.

The camp is challenging and fun, but not rigorous and overly demanding. You%26#39;ll be tired at the end of the day but not wiped out. Everyone always shows up the next morning.

It%26#39;s great fun. The pros are good and the other campers are always an interesting mix of personalities. I don%26#39;t think you could have a bad time.

Guess where I found Polly's Pancake and Mittersill photos

My son%26#39;s pre-K curriculum Town and Country from Higher Learning.

They had a small book children were to take home and read with the parents. There was no specific mention of either place, but I found many clues in the photographs, such as a trail head for Bridal Veil Falls, a red and yellow horse, and a side of a hill with the word Hildex. (Thanks, Google.)

I%26#39;m from Manchester orginally, but I%26#39;ve never been to that part of NH. We%26#39;re going to visit the grandparents this summer. We may have to check the area out.

We live in North Georgia, BTW, so the discovery of a piece of home was pretty cool.

Guess where I found Polly's Pancake and Mittersill photos

That must have been really neat discovering a piece of New England that way %26amp; to think it happened all the way down in ';Georgia on my mind country!'; Good for you, I bet it made you a little home sick, I%26#39;d want to check out that area too, as soon as I could!

Need suggestions for trip with little kids

Every year we travel to the Bar Harbor area for a family trip from NY. This year we have a new baby and are looking for someplace closer. I am hoping to plan a trip for the end of June this year but am unsure of where to stay. Any suggestions for accommodations in a quiet area around Portsmouth? We need a kid friendly spot (have a 4yr old too) and we prefer small B%26amp;Bs/Inns to large chain hotels.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Need suggestions for trip with little kids

This is probably not as close to Portsmouth as you would like, but The Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy NH is very family friendly.

Need suggestions for trip with little kids

Thanks Newenglandweaver. I checked out their site and it looks like a wonderful place. I was looking for something a little closer to the coast though. We dont need to be right in Portsmouth but I would like to be in the general area, without going too much further north. Thanks again.

I love Portsmouth but I cannot think of many toddler friendly places to stay near the coast in Portsmouth itself. But I definitely would include Portsmouth in your itinerary. I would suggest going to Odiorne State Park in Portsmouth and going to the theater in the park at Prescott Park in the summer ( this year they will be performing Grease). It is a wonderful family event. The Portsmouth Children%26#39;s Museum relocated to Dover and it is now The Children%26#39;s Museum of New Hampshire. Your children might enjoy York%26#39;s Wild Animal Kingdom. I would also suggest checking into accommodations or VRBO%26#39;S in places like Rye NH, York ME, Oqunquit ME, or Wells, ME. They are not to far away from Portsmouth and you might find coastal accommodations

seacoastsciencecenter.org/visit_today/odiorn…

www.prescottpark.org/calendar/index.asp

http://www.yorkzoo.com/

http://www.childrens-museum.org/cmnh/

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First time visitor in August

My wife and I are considering a vacation to New Hampshire this coming August. We would fly into Manchester (great rates) but from there the slate in clean. I%26#39;d love some ideas and tips, including nice B%26amp;B%26#39;s, for exploring NH.....never been there. We enjoy small town shopping, light hiking, beautiful scenery, and local culture.

thanks for any suggestions,

Doug

First time visitor in August

What about heading up to the White Mountains and Franconia Notch. The Old Man is gone now but it%26#39;s still pretty country. Head over to Conway through the Kangamangus Pass. Hit Mount Washington and, depending upon which side you are on, take the Cog Railway or the Toll Road to the top. From there you can head to the coast and come down the coast road through Maine and finally Portsmouth where you can catch a boat to the Isles of Shoals. There is plenty of to do, see and shop along this route.

First time visitor in August

I%26#39;ve been going to NH since I was little. It %26#39;s carried over to adulthood. We rented camps on Lake Winnipesaukee for 8 summers and enjoyed every minute of it. We would go to Lincoln and Woodstock in the fall, before Columbus Day. Visit Lost River!

We like Meredith, Centre Harbor and Moultonborough on the northern part of Winni. Meredith has a nice but pricey place to stay Inn at Mills Falls (check the website)-stayed in the Boathouse last August, it was looking a little rundown but I believe they were fixing it up. Church Point Landing opened last spring - beautiful and it has a little beach on the lake.

If you go to Meredith you must go to Moultonborough to visit The Old Country Store it%26#39;s original, touristy but neat. Our favorite restaurant of all time The Woodshed is nearby! Never had a bad meal in the 25 years we%26#39;ve been going there! Ask for the hayloft against the rail. You can check them out on the web too! Good luck!

Oh my God Teacher, I was going to recommend all the same things you did.... The Woodshed is my #1 favorite restaurant, Inn at Mills falls is around $200 a night but nice if you want a treat and the general store in Moultonborough is delighful. Also don%26#39;t miss Castle in the Clouds if you are going to be at Winnepesauke (which I highly suggest). It%26#39;s a tour of an old castle and grounds, breathtaking views and worth the trip.

I would suggest staying in Wolfeboro NH, which is a quaint town on the lake with many shops and good restaraunts within walking distance. Castle in the Clouds, the Woodshed %26amp; the country store are a 20 minute drive from here. Fancy but beautiful is the Wolfeboro Inn and there are real nice more affordable B%26amp; B%26#39;s there too but are small so require early reservations. After a few days there, I would take the scenic route to the White Mountains and enjoy the shops %26amp; sites in North Conway, doing some antiquing along the way. The train In North Conway offers scenic tours and dinner trains as well. In the White Mountains....

%26gt;Take the gondola to the top of the Mountain at Wild Cat ski area or drive up Mount washington on the Auto Road

%26gt; A short hike to the Flume in Franconia Notch is beautiful

%26gt; and don%26#39;t forget Glenn Eliis Falls which I mentioned in my previous post

Lodging in Jackson is classy and serene. Eagle Mountain house, the Dana Place Inn and the Christmas Tree Farm are all really nice B%26amp; B%26#39;s in that area. I%26#39;m a native so if I can be of further help, don%26#39;t hesitate to ask!

J

Also forgot to Mention that the earlier suggestion about Porsmouth and the Isle of Shoals Cruise is also an excellent idea and a nice finish to your trip. Porstmouth is beautiful if you haven%26#39;t been there, nice shops %26amp; coastline, beautiful gardens %26amp; lots of historic sites. You could take in an outdoor theatre presentation at the Park, excellent theatre right on the sea. Lodging is more expensive here, as it is a top tourist area but there are some nice B%26amp;B%26#39;s in Portsmouth %26amp; Rye and the Sheraton Harborside is beautiful. As you further your plan don%26#39;t hesitate to ask if you have more questions, need web sites or want more help.

After landing in Manchester you can hop on Rte 93N and be in the mountains in no time (about 2 hours tops). You could make a stop in Franconia Notch, and then head east on the Kanc. The Kancamagus Highway is a great scenic trip and brings you to the ';Conway side'; in Mt washington Valley. North Conway is definitely the shopping strip, but still a nice town with some great resaurants. For pub atmosphere and Buffalo Wings that will set your lips on fire try the Red Parka Pub in Glen. Fine Dining I would recommend the Bernerhof- fabulous! Check out the recommendations on this website for more. Jackson is a perfect little mountain town, not commercial, unbelievable scenery. Hiking in the Pinkham Notch area is superb. Great day hikes include Glen boulder or Pine Mountain for views. Definitely stop into the Appalachian Mountain Club in Pinkham Notch at the base on Mount Washington for more info.

Since the Man in the Mountian is no longer there- there in only 1 place you absolutly but see- the Flume. Simply drive through the White Mountians you will see signs for it. Definatly wear hiking boots and bring a camera!!!!! It is simply breathtaking. Also nearby in the Mtns. is the Basin- not quite as impressive but very cool.

I%26#39;ve fallen in love with a small town called Wolfeboro- ';The oldest Vacation town in America'; On lake Wentworth, a smaller lake slightly below Winnapaski, Wolfeboro is the most perfect little town. The center has plenty of small shops to check out and places to eat. I don%26#39;t know of many hotels- i stay with family- but I%26#39;ve seen the Strawberry Inn right on Main St and the Allan A is right on the beach of Wentworth. Lake Wentworth is one of the 10 cleanest leakes in America. It is perfect- especially in August. If you buy a permit you can fish the lake. It is so clean and refreshing to simply breath the air.

Hope you enjoy your trip- if you like nature you will love NH.

p.s.- It%26#39;s not called the misquito state for no reason- I go up almost every weekend in the summer and it does live up to the name!

Doug,

About an hour from Manchester is Keene, New Hampshire in the Monadnock Mountains region. A good website for the area is www.monadnocktravel.com. I recommend the Carriage Barn Bed %26amp; Breakfast in Keene. It%26#39;s small (4 guest rooms w/ private bath) and the owners are very personable. It%26#39;s within walking distance of several restaurants and shops, also Keene State College which has a pretty campus and a nice art museum. Since it%26#39;s in a ';mountain'; region, there are plenty of hiking trails nearby.

I also recommend a visit in the other direction to Portsmouth, NH. This seacoast town is full of history. There%26#39;s plenty of hotels, motels and b%26amp;b%26#39;s here (although expect higher prices and harder-to-get reservations in the summer). There%26#39;s a great downtown area loaded with shops and eateries. In the evening they have ';ghost tours'; where you walk around with a guide and hear all the folk lore. Also some nice local theatre in Portsmouth, and Strawbery Banke which is an indoor/outdoor museum of historic homes, etc. One helpful website is www.portsmouthnh.com

Have fun!

Thanks to all of your suggestions and expertise, I think that I have a good itinerary for a great vacation in NH this August.

-land in Manchester

-head north to Jackson (Jackson House B%26amp;B for 3 nights)

-head south to Wolfeboro (Afton Inn for 2 nights)

-head southeast to Portsmouth (Martin Hill Inn for 2 nights)

As I researched the various regions and landscapes, it seems like my wife and I will experience 3 different venues from mountains to lakes to coastal town. We%26#39;ll certain visit all scenic suggestions %26amp; attractions from our new friends at TripAdvisor like Franconia Notch, Castle in the Clouds, The Woodshed, etc.

If anyone out there has stayed at any of the above accomodations, I%26#39;d appreciate feedback. I love knowing that these 3 separate destinations, Jackson, Wolfeboro, and Portsmouth, were so positively recommended by several of you.

I%26#39;m very grateful for all of the assistance.

Doug

Doug,

Excellent itinerary! You and your wife will have a blast!

Jenna

Doug-

Woodshed is closed on Mondays. When you go, tell Lynn the girl from NY who framed her summer and winter watercolor menus told you about The Woodshed. While in Wolfboro you may want to take a cruise on the Mt. Washington. It takes you around Winnipesaukee. you can check them out on line. The Flume is great, again Lost River and don%26#39;t forget to drive up Mt. Washinton. Have a great trip!

Aussie needs help!

My wife and I will be travelling to New York in late September and spending a week in Mnhattan before heading up to New England. We plan to catch a train to New Haven CT, hire a car and then just cruise though New England for 2 weeks before heading back to Manhattan for another week. However, I am beginning to realise that the Fall in New England is a very busy time with accomodation at a premium in some areas. So, I would really welcome some help in setting up an intinerary so I can start booking inns and B%26amp;Bs, our preferred type of accomodation.

From New Haven we intended hugging the coast up into Capoe Cod and after that, who knows? We love small coastal towns, similar inland etc.

If anyone can come up with ideas on great places to go for our 2 weeks I would really welcome some assistance.

Thank you,

Spudee

Aussie needs help!

Check out the posts for baggo55 earlier in February. We essentially just did the same thing there. If that does not help, there are many who will try to guide you.

Aussie needs help!

Many who live in New Hamsphire will be happy to help. For picturesque villages and scenery you can%26#39;t beat the southwest corner of New Hampshire. Close to Vermont, Mass and Ct you will find beautiful scenery, good restaurants, theater, hiking, meandering, nice B and Bs. It%26#39;s a great base to make day trips from.

I have book-marked baggo55%26#39;s original post and resonses and that, along with the advice we are now receiving is a great help. Many thank,

Spudee

Look at Weirs Beach NH Channel Cabins. Jose and Stacey have a great place on the water and it is very clean, not fancy but they are friendly and delightful.

you are welcome. Please feel free to ask if you still have questions. Not trying to be lazy, just not reinvent the wheel.

Well Sept can have some really nice warm days and Cape Cod is ';not'; busy at that time of the year and rates are cheap. The Cape is the last to see the leaves change in New England (mid to late Oct). This is my favorite time of the year to go there. You may also like to see Newport, RI great time of the year also. Make sure you go to Beavertail State Park on Jamestown Island next to Newport you will not be dissappointed.

Enjoy

Hi Beelebug,

Thanks for the information, particularly that relating to accommodation; that sets our minds at ease. We had chalked in Newport, RI as our first overnight stop and will see if we have time for the other places you have kindly suggested. Once again, many thanks.

North Conway and babysitting

My husband and I are going to North Conway for a ski vacation. This is our first year with kids. We hava 2-1/2 boy and 7-month old daughter. Any advise or suggestions on babysitting? Is it best to use the day care at the ski mountains? Thanks.

North Conway and babysitting

There should be no problem using ski resort daycare other than the expense but at least the kids are close and you can check in during the day. Your hotel may be able to provide a list of sitters in the evening if you want

Building #9

Good morning,

has anyone ever stayed in building #9? Is this part of Phase 1? I have reservations for May 1st just to get away.

Thanks for any feedback!!

Michelle

Building #9

A little more information might generate more responses...

Is Building Nine the name of a particular establishment, or a location within a bigger resort or development? Your initial post really doesn%26#39;t give us much information to try to help with.

Building #9

I was thinking maybe Mishel meant building #19? Been there lots of times but never stayed. (lol)

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rainy day activities in July

We are looking for ideas on rainy day activities. We will be in Lincoln this July. We are willing to drive up to an hour for a decent attraction.

Grand Victorian Penthouse @ Nestlenook INN

staying here in Feb, have never stayed at this particular site, but have stayed at the actual Nestlenook Inn, wondering if anyone has any info, it looks fabulous, i cannot wait. any advice or tips on where to eat would be appreciated, last time we did not have the best of luck with the resturants in town. Conway or Jackson. Thanks!

Grand Victorian Penthouse @ Nestlenook INN

';last time we did not have the best of luck with the resturants in town. Conway or Jackson'; In what way?

Grand Victorian Penthouse @ Nestlenook INN

We have a trip planed in the Spring to stay at the Grand Victorian for the first time. We have stayed at Victorian Village a few times and absolutely loved it. We can%26#39;t wait to stay at Grand Victorian, it looks even nicer. Nestlenook has great amenties that are included and the added bonus of having a kitchen and seperate living room allow you to spend more time in your room instead of going out and spending money. There are many great restaraunts in Jackson and North Conway, you just need to pick the right ones. The Red Fox Bar and Grille is a moderately priced restaraunt that is kid friendly and still has great food and a nice atmosphere. The Inn at Thorne Hill, the White Mountain Hotel and The Wentworth are a little pricier but worth it if you are looking for a good meal and very romantic. We have also had some good luck with take out pizza if are looking to stay in for the night. If you are looking for cheaper options I believe there are some chain restaraunts like applebees in North Conway near the outlets.

Grand Victorian at Nestlenook Farms in Jackson NH

I have a trip planned to the Grande Victorian in the Spring, but the website does not have many pictures of the rooms. Are there any websites that have pictures of the Grand Victorian?

Canobie Lake Park on 4th of July

I am wondering if it gets extremely crowded there on summer holidays such as the 4th of July. We are looking for an activity on the last day of our vacation as we leave North Woodstock, NH and head back home. Some of the reviews described long lines at Canobie Lake. We have waited an hour on line @ Hershey Park on a Saturday in the summer Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect there?

Canobie Lake Park on 4th of July

It will be EXTREMELY crowded. The lines at Canobie on a super busy day will be ridiculous. I would probably try to choose another day if possible.

Canobie Lake Park on 4th of July

Thanks for the tip. Perhaps we should find another activity since that%26#39;s the day we have to start heading back home to PA. We wanted to drive a little, do something fun and stay in Mass. 1 night to make the trip home easier. We didn%26#39;t want the hassle of Boston on the 4th, so I will need to consider another activity.

Let%26#39;s assume that just about any really good 4th of July activity is crowded. Here is a suggestion.

Old Sturbridge Village has an old fashioned 4th of july celebration. Very different and great for kids. There are hotel/motels nearby and is on the way home.

That sounds good! Thanks!

hiking guidance

Hello,

We are planning a trip to mount washington area for the week-end of May 19th. We are a couple in our early forties in good shape with two sportive teenagers.

We are looking for some advice from local experts about hiking possibilities at this time of the year.

Would you have any suggestion for a half-day or full-day hiking route at this time of the year ?

Is it advisable or is it gonna be all muddy and buggy (tons of mosquitoes %26amp; black flies) ?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Montrealer2

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Try the AMC web site at WWW.OUTDOORS.ORG usually if you post a question on there bulliten boards you get a few local respons. I%26#39;m not brushing you off its just that I very seldem go to NH in the spring.

hiking guidance

We were in the white mountains the last week in April. there was still a fair amount of snow in the woods - up to 3 feet in some places. So, you may hit some snow at higher elevations. A great website is %26#39;views from the top%26#39;. It has input from hikers about trails and trail conditions. By reading their blogs, you may find some trails that sound attractive to you. Crawford Notch is an excellent base for hiking. The Crawford path up to Mt. Washington is one of my favorite trails in the white Mountains. The AMC lodge at the top of the notch is a great place to stay. This is a great place to find out about trails and conditions. I live in Massachusetts and the black flies are only now starting to come out. I doubt you will have any mosquito or black fly problems, but I would pack the bug spray just in case. Hope this helps!

The AMC website also has a store where they sell various hiking guidebooks and maps. They are excellent and well detailed. You may be able to find some of them at a local bookostore or outfitter in Montreal, but you can also order them online.

A really great hike is the Franconia Ridge...putting in at the Southern end of the notch...follow the AT up the ridge and then hike along the ridge to the summit of Lafayette...options coming down..continue over to Garfield..or out on Bridal Path or via Eagle Cliff...that%26#39;s a full day hike

Half day hike would be up and around Lonesome lake (again in the Franconia Notch) and then up the summit of Cannon with a couple of trails to the top...

Lots of little day hikes...Bridal Veil falls, Artists bluff...etc.

Please note that winter conditions do still persist up on the summits..you should be prepared with winter gear in the event of an emergency above tree line...

My fave hike is the Glen Boulder Ridge trail starting from Rt 16 in Pinkham Notch opposit Glen Ellis Falls. The trail is easy but steep and gets above treeline fast with wonderful views. The is a spring near height of land. L Dalton

The Appalachian Mountain Club at Pinkam Notch, NH is the hub for all that is hiking in the Mt Waashington Valley area. They have a visitor center with maps, and a cafeteria and all the stats on weather, etc. It%26#39;s a good place to start. Many experts there. Don%26#39;t miss the Kancamagus Pass, and all it%26#39;s natural wonders including Sabbaday Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, The Basin, and the Pemigawasset River. All very beautiful and lots of hikes leading to beautiful waterfalls, and lovely scenery. You may want to check out Cathedral Ledge which overlooks Echo Lake State Park, also. The kids would probably like a little country store in North Conway called Zeb%26#39;s. I have not had issues with bugs, but contact App Mtn Club via email to inquire as to that particular timeframe. Have a GREAT time!

Good information, but we%26#39;re looking at a 2 year old post...

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Fall foilage trip

We want to fly into Maine and tour down the coastline but also want to include a fall foilage trip either the end of Sept. or early Oct. We would probably head toward NH and Vermont before flying out of Boston. Where would be the most scenic areas for fall foilage?

Fall foilage trip

How long will you be on vacation? How far along the coast do you plan on going and where do you plan to stop, Maine is a long coastline.

Fall foilage trip

Spend about a week to 10 days and go from Bar Harbor down the coast to Olquanqit (sp) then across NH and Vermont and back to Boston. Thanks

Timimg is everything and there%26#39;s no way to know for sure ahead of time. The White Mtn region is famous for fall foliage, but the difference from one weekend to the next can be huge. You%26#39;ll want to pay close attention to local TV coverage and websites to know where to go. Colors will turn first at higher elevations and then gradually work down into the valleys.

No one seems to recommend a truly beautiful part of New Hampshire and that is the southwest corner. Not only is it convenient to western Mass and southern Vermont, both beautiful areas, it offers gorgeous foliage, quaint villages, apple orchards, covered bridges, great restaurants and places to stay. Because of its location it makes a great place to plan day trips from also. Foliage can be tracked at the state web site, www.visitnh.gov, with daily updates from volunteer leaf peeper reporters. Early Oct is usually the start of peak foliage.

I would agree with Weaver, but late Sept/early Oct is more likely to be full color in the north. Question is, are you flying into Boston and heading north to Bar Harbor, or into Bangor, which is close to BH, and heading south? If you fly into Boston, I would recommend heading up the coast. Ogunquit will be along the way, and a very nice place for an overnight, if that is what you are thinking.

From BH, your may want to head across Rte 2 through Maine, across the White Mountains of NH, and across VT. This is one gorgeous and rural drive, and should be in beautiful color about that time. From Burlington or Montpelier VT you will have a straight shot on I-89 to I-93 back down to Boston, if that is where your flight is. About 3+ hours straight shot.

You would see some color in northern NH and VT during the last week or so of September, but the peak colors don%26#39;t arrive until October. The higher mountain elevations are usually at peak during the first week of the month, and peak color in the lower elevations around the mountains typically follows in the second week. By Columbus Day weekend, much of NH and VT is at high or peak color. This great color usually lasts for another week or so before winding down, with only coastal areas experiencing true peak colors during the last week of the month.

Of course, every year is a little different, so these are just general guidelines based on personal observations. This site can be useful in getting an idea of when to expect peak foliage: foliagenetwork.com/index.php…

The White Mountains of NH are definitely a must-see. There are several scenic drives, including the Kancamagus Highway between Conway and Lincoln, I-93 from Lincoln through Franconia Notch State Park, Route 302 through Crawford Notch State Park, the Mt. Washington Auto Road, and Bear Notch Rd. Cathedral Ledge and Echo Lake in North Conway are also gorgeous in the fall. These drives can be put together to form a loop.

Just south of the White Mountains, the Lakes Region also makes for some great fall drives. My favorite village in the state is Sandwich, and a nice drive is Route 113 between Sandwich and Holderness, with a stop at the Rattlesnake Mtn. trailhead for a quick hike that gives you an incredible view of Squam Lake. Also of interest in the area is the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonborough and the lakeside towns of Meredith and Wolfeboro. If the foliage conditions are right, a drive around Lake Winnipesaukee is great.

As for Vermont, it%26#39;s hard to find a country road that *isn%26#39;t* scenic in the fall. You should plan on a stop at Quechee Gorge and Woodstock. Another great drive is Route 7A between Manchester and Bennington, taking the Mount Equinox Skyline Drive for incredible vistas. The northern part of the state provides an endless supply of amazingly picturesque drives, but I can%26#39;t provide any specific recommendations - they%26#39;re all great.

CeCe

Are you confused yet? All of the advice given is great and you really can%26#39;t go wrong. It is just a matter of how much driving you want to do vs how much you want to get out of the car experience the wonderful views. For instance, a great hike which ends with great views is Mt Chocorua which is at the southern end of the MW Valley. mountainsummits.com/mountains/…chocorua.htm

Viewing the foliage is so much nicer when it is not blurry as you drive by. The Mt Equinox suggestion is also great in Vt for wonderful views. Stop for a drink in the Equinox hotel tavern.

I have a feeling that part of your decision will be based on how far north you want to go with the Maine

Coast. If it is just southern maine, then you could fly into Providence, RI spend time in Boston (45 minuts away), drive up the coast to maine, across the White Mtn, over to Vt and down the spine of Vt and then leave from Albany. This depends on SWA being available to you.

Just a thought Happy planning

We will fly into Portland and go up to Arcadia National Park then down the coast, through NH and VT and then fly out of Boston. At least that is our plan right now. Thanks for all the great info.

In New Hampshire%26#39;s White Mountains, you should check out the Bear Mountain Lodge in Bethlehem. It%26#39;s a beautiful new log cabin that%26#39;s set back on the property with great views of Mt. Washington. It%26#39;s close to Franconia Notch, the Flume, Cannon Mtn, etc. and a short drive to the Cog Railway station. There are great restaurants in the area, Cold Mountain Cafe and Rosa Flamingo%26#39;s as well as Timbur Alley and Baliwick%26#39;s in Littleton.

We stayed their last year and loved it. The innkeepers work very hard to make everyone have a great stay. Michael is funny and has tons of great suggestions for hikes and Carol%26#39;s breakfasts were excellent and filling. We loved the raspberry muffins and french toast one morning.

We are already planning a trip back this year and can%26#39;t wait. We%26#39;ve recommended them to friends and family and a couple have gone themselves and been very happy. Check their reviews to see what others are saying. You wouldn%26#39;t be disappointed.

I am not really sure how to advise you if you are going up to Arcadia. If you post on the Maine forums, maybe there are folks who can help with routes across the state. Seems that since you are that far north, you should head across to NH, VT and back down to Boston. You should mapquest the trip so you can see how much driving you will be doing.

Pond View Restaurant

Very sad to hear that Pond View Restaurant in Kingston, NH is up for auction June 5, 2008.

Many fond memories at this restaurant including the riding the paddle boats around the pond and feeding the ducks.

Pond View Restaurant

I saw your Boston post yesterday and thought I was seeing things! I didn%26#39;t know that, that%26#39;s too bad. WOW that was part of going to New Hampshire for SO many of us for years. I know a couple of people that had their wedding receptions at the Pond View. What a change this will be for SO many of us...

So many changes every where you look...

In another town in New Hampshire, they have this really neat movie theater as you drive in to the town. It%26#39;s closing at the end of the year for good, the owners are putting a CVS in it%26#39;s place, do you believe it? A big CVS complex is taking its place (yikes!) A lot of us can NOT believe this is taking place right before our eyes. Unfortunately, there%26#39;s nothing any of us can do about it, it%26#39;s a done deal.

Such a downright shame, isn%26#39;t it?

Pond View Restaurant

NoMo-

What movie theater and what town?

I am seeing so many places closing these days....

The Hampton Cinema, right in the center of town as you drive through. It%26#39;s closing at the end of this year and a CVS is being put there, do you believe it. Where the cinema is now, there%26#39;s not enough room evidently to put a stadium seating type of theater, so they%26#39;re tearing it down and putting this pharmacy there instead. SO many people can%26#39;t believe they%26#39;re doing this, but they ARE, and like I said, it%26#39;s a done deal, it%26#39;s just so sad to see this going on everywhere.

NoMO, I have not been to that cinema. I will do my best to get there before it closes. I love ';Mom and Pop'; places including theaters. My husband and I love to go to Newburyport%26#39;s ';Screening Room.'; We occasionally go to ';The Wilton Town Hall Theatre'; in Wilton%26#39;s, NH, ';The Regent Theatre'; in Arlington, MA, or Hollywood Hits in Danvers, MA.

My kids love me to take them to Chunky%26#39;s in Haverhill, MA, Nashua, or Pelham, NH.

Sorry this theater is being taken over by yet another retail giant.

Good news, the Pond View is now Rick%26#39;s Pond View. It opened in November. http://www.ricksgrille.com/pond_view.html

That%26#39;s IS great news, I put this one on the agenda again, thank you for the great tip!

Has anyone been to the ';new'; Pond View yet? Is is worth a visit? My Mother-in-Law will be visiting us in May and she has fond memories of the place. Are you still able to use the paddle boats in the back?

NoMo,

I finally made it to the Hampton Cinema this past February. I was surprised it was still open. Unfortunately two weeks later, it shut down forever:(

I still haven%26#39;t been to the new Pond View, it%26#39;s on the back burner at the moment, may be during the summer we%26#39;ll get to it.

They didn%26#39;t waste any time ripping the Hampton Cinema down either, once it closed for good a few weeks ago! It%26#39;s all gone %26amp; it took NO time at all for the guys to do it. They%26#39;re putting a CVS there %26amp; also a bank from what we%26#39;re hearing. Hopefully the CVS will be like the one in Salisbury Ctr., it%26#39;s beautiful believe it or not, you know what I mean? The outside of it is pretty nice. It%26#39;s the white trim %26amp; grey paint, very New Englandy looking. Hopefully when they do this one it%26#39;s like that and NOT the ugly brick boring ones all over the place that we see everywhere in creation! We%26#39;re hoping the bank is like the nice, beautiful one in Salisbury too! You know that stone one they have there, have you ever seen it? It%26#39;s the First %26amp; Ocean National Bank one with all the stone work on it, it%26#39;s really a beauty to look at! I think it might be a TDNORTH bank now or something. I haven%26#39;t driven by it in a while. Well, we%26#39;re hoping it%26#39;s either that type when they build it up here OR like the Provident Bank, they do a good job with those new ones now too! We shall find out soon enough I%26#39;m sure! So stay tuned....

Rick%26#39;s Pond View is EXCELLENT! I used to work for Rick at his other restaurant in Kingston and he is not only a great guy, but an amazing chef. He gave the Pond View a very much needed sprucing up. The place was becoming a little out of date.

I miss Hampton Cinemas already :(

NE road trip!

My family and I would like to go on a road trip to visit one or multiple New England states sometime between June and August. We are a group of 6 - the youngest is 14. We definitely want to visit Mount Washington...but we%26#39;re not sure if we want to ride the train because of it%26#39;s reviews. Also, we%26#39;re big on food! if any of you have ever had an all-inclusive package with food and lodging I%26#39;d love to hear more! What states and what activities would you recommend as must-sees?

NE road trip!

I%26#39;m partial to New Hampshire and Maine for scenery and the diversity between the mountains and the coast, but Massachusetts has alot to see too especially around the Cape and the historical sites near Boston are of great interest to me. Coastal Rhode Island is also cool. You could spend a couple of months if you have the time.

At Mount Washington you need to pick your days and activities based on the weather conditions. I love the Cog Railway. It is an amazing tribute to a love of the mountain, and the history behind it is worth learning without even taking the ride. Those who pan it fail to realize this. If you expect a Disney ride (no offense to your handle) then skip it. If you want to understand and appreciate the significance of Mt Washington, then this is a way to learn.

If you just want to get some views from the summit, use the auto road, but be aware of weather conditions no matter how you approach Mt Washington. It is an extreme environment.

NE road trip!

The cog is great, do not hesitate!

How long is the trip going to be? That can really make a difference. How many different places do you think you will stay? These trips are so individual based on what you- not I like. For instance, my family typically goes to 1 central place and takes various day trips from there. Do you want to be on the move or are you looking for a more relaxing trip? How about hiking? How strenous or easy?

We have spent a number of weeks in Jackson without ever getting bored. Heck, just watching the changing weather on MW can keep you busy!!! There are 4 ways to get to the top of MW-- Cog, Stagecoach, self drive or hike. Check out the websites for the 1st 2 options. Just remember that your time is very limited at the summit if someone else does the driving.

No all inclusives that I am aware of, but great food in many locations.

There is summer stock, crafts fairs, etc that you can use to plan your trip. The NH guild is a huge show at Sunapee and well worth visiting. I also enjoy the crafts show at Hildene in Manchester, VT.

Attitash in NH and Bromley in VT have great summer activities like climbing walls and alpine slides.

One of the most fun events that we ever went to was the Bondville Fair in Vt near Stratton Mountain. Just old fashioned fun including a tractor pull. There are so many slices of Americana that you cannot experience them all. (have you ever seen the bicycle parade or flag lowering ceremony on the 4th of July in Cape May Point?)

So, to be absolutely no help at all, all of the states have something that is a must see, just choose and come back another time to see some more.

You will be a NE junkie by the end of your visit.

A word about the Cog - The primary Cog is coal fired. Most folks elect to ride the traditional coal fired version, a diesel fired cog was built to replace the coal one by Berlin, NH complany called Alpine Machine a couple +/- years ago.

Once they put her into service, they started asking folks - ';which one would you prefer?'; Traditionalist%26#39;s or history buffs, not sure opted for the coal fired cog. I may have done this as well, given the choice - But, I am a history buff of sorts anyway!

Here%26#39;s the word - The coal fired engine will get soot on you, so be prepared. Ladies, do not wear your Sunday best, nor worry about the make-up!

However, this is a White Mountian attraction that should be sought out and not missed - Bring the camera for sure! Plan a single day for the adventure of it!

Travel well!

Ok, here is what you do, drive to the Cog Railway Base to see the train leave, then drive up the mountain to see it arrive at the top.

Call me cheap, but it will cost a family of 6 $354 plus tax to ride the train to the top and back. Definitely not worth it to me!

Of course it will take about 2 hours to drive around to the other side of the mountain to get to the auto road, plus the time to drive up. You won%26#39;t see the same train. And the price of the train is worth every nickel!

Cog Pricing - Yes, it is on the pricey side for sure - It is a tourist destination. Our dog sledding and white water rafting trips are not cheap either and you would be on the Cog longer.

However, they do offer a variety of rates (Seniors, Children and family packages) I am looking at one right now that says - 2 adults %26amp; 2 children $159 on either side of the summer.

They run in the winter as well and that offers a major savings.

Not many familes have 6 in them these days and I am sure they based the ';family package'; of the average nuclear family - Been a while since you heard that term I am sure.

Nothing is cheap anymore, fuel has effected enverything regardless of the fact that it has gone down ot the ';gas pump,'; just look at what diesel still costs folks ($2.20+/-)! It was almost $5 a gallon at the high point, which will return with economic recovery.

So, if you have the $ and want to spend it on the Cog, be sure to go for the adventure - Your one vacation!

Travel Well -

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New to New Hampshire

My wife and I will be visiting in July for 5 days. I was wondering what the must sees are in New Hampshire. Can anyone recommend good hotels? Any other recommendations helpful.

Thanks!

New to New Hampshire

What do you and your wife like to do? What kinds of things are you interested in? Ocean? Mountains? How close do you like to get to nature? Are you country drive sort of folks, hiking, biking, swimming, boating (power or paddle?) Are you interested in arts, crafts, music, theater, etc? How do feel about crowds of tourists? Would you prefer to avoid them?

NH is a beautiful state with much to offer, depending on your tastes and interests. Different folks will have different suggestions about must see places. My personal take on it is that you must see mountains, quaint towns, country roads, and maybe the seacoast, short though it is. There are many interesting and engaging attractions throughout the state. I would recommend an inn or Bed and Breakfast, rather than a hotel, though there are also some very nice hotels that are not chains.

You may want to check out the NH Tourism website www.visitnh.gov. It is a great site with a ton of info. It breaks down the regions of the state, and you can see the kind of attractions and offerings for each. The White Mountains (largest mountains in the state) and Lake Winnipesaukee (largest lake in the state) regions are the most popular. And certainly well worth the visit. But you can have an incredible vacation exploring the other parts of the state. There is so much.

New to New Hampshire

Well put NextStop.

One of the best hotels in the Lakes Region is in Meredith. It is Church Landing. You will not be disappointed as Meredith is a beautiful town day and night on Lake Winnipesaukee. Another option,not a hotel, is Rockywold Deephaven Cabins in Holderness on Squam Lake. It is full of NH history and would give you a taste of life on a NH lake like it was years ago. Not much has changed there, including ice for your ref which was harvested the winter before!

Thanks for the responses. We were thinking of visiting the White Mountains and then maybe a stop in the Hanover area. How much time is needed for each location?

In terms of activities, we are into hiking, museums and our historic sites, as well as any good scenic drives.

Thanks!

Timeshare Grand Summitt

Does anyone have any opinions on purchasing a timeshare at the Grand Summitt? Thanks, Kim

Timeshare Grand Summitt

I own a timeshare (not at Grand Summit) and would certainly give you all the standard warnings about buying a timeshare and making sure it it right for you. When I was in NC over Xmas, I took a tour of the GS and it looked very nice and has a great location at Attitash. I have no idea what the price of the units are so can%26#39;t tell you if it is a good deal.

While trading is fun-- when you can trade for someplace you want to go at the time that you have available, I would start with buying a place that you would want to use at a time that you would be able to visit.

Timeshare Grand Summitt

Thanks for the info. My concern is that we would not use the timeshare in the summer (place in ME on a lake) but would love it for the winter. Apparently the rental history is good but I don%26#39;t know if it%26#39;s the best choice for us giving our limited use. A 1 bedroom unit is going for around 36K for 1/4 timeshare. Does that sound reasonable? Is your timeshare in or near NC and would you recommend it? Thanks again, Kim

I assumed that you were talking about the GS at Attitash but sounds like you may be looking at GS @ Sunday River which I know is a quarter share. Time shares, cruises, _____ you fill in the blank, whatever you want to talk about are just not for everybody. Please don%26#39;t make this decision based upon what I say. Heck, even my wife doesn%26#39;t do that (jk- a little). If you are at all not sure, then you don%26#39;t do it. If the bug stays with you, there will be another available. Remember, you will probably never stay in the unit you own and even if you did, it looks just like all the others.

Kim --

Would add my word of ';caution'; to the ones you%26#39;ve already received.

Timeshare ownership is definitely not for everyone. Take a minute to look beyond the glitz of the resort andthe promises of the salesmn and ask yourself just how much you would really use your share after you bought it.....then ask yourself if the investment (purchase price plus your annual mainenance fee) will really be worth it to you....

We%26#39;ve been owners of a timeshare in North Conway NH for nearly ten years and find that we enjoy that kind of vacation. We bought a unit in the middle of ski season (even though we don%26#39;t ski) because it had a higher trading value than some of the other weeks we considered. And we%26#39;ve had some great trades -- Willimsburg, VA; Sedona, AZ; other NH resorts. But, we%26#39;ve also heard many other owners who regretted their decision, simply because they didn%26#39;t think through what they were doing before they bought.

The reality is:

-- maintenance fees on a timeshare increase over time, just like the cost of home maintenance

-- the trades you want are not always available at the times you%26#39;d like to go

-- you may or may not like the idea of being ';tied'; to one resort unless you actively pursue other destinations

On the other hand, we also meet lots of happy owners like we are.

My suggestion: take a sheet of paper, draw a line down the middle, on one side list all the ';positives'; (you love the resort, you like the area, etc) and on the other half, list the ';negatives'; (purchase price, purchase of time you may or may not use, maintenance fees, etc). My guess is that very soon you%26#39;ll discover you already have a preference one way or the other....and go with that.

Timeshares can be fun -- but they%26#39;re also a big investment....

Thanks for all the great advice. I primarily want a timeshare for the winter (would rent in the summer)to go skiing. I definetly need to put some more thought into this because the ski season is short. Thanks again, Kim.

We owned a quartershare at the Grand Summit. In the long run it wasn%26#39;t really worth it - condo fees are high, rental income is low and trades may or may not be available when you want them.

Resale is tough...we sold (luckily) last summer at a $5K loss.

Originally we purchased so that we could use the owner%26#39;s room, valet service, ski locker, gym and pool since we live locally. We also liked to use space A to go to Sunday River %26amp; Killington.

The bathrooms are generally pretty dirty and the gym/bathrooms are run down... You wonder what might be growing in the jacuzzi :-)

You can no longer do space A at the other ski resorts since American ski sold them....

The new owners of Attitash don%26#39;t really want to be in the hotel business. They increased their rental fees which has upset many of the owners.

We did do several great trades - Sedona, San Diego, Orlando... but once you figure out the ';real'; cost with all the fees, it would have been cheaper to just book a vacation at those places instead of doing a trade.

Hope this helps.

PS - if you want to email me at llittle62@roadrunner.com I can forward you my excel spreadsheet that outlines my revenue %26amp; costs for the time we owned it (before the rental fees went up)

It has been our experience that you will get your value out of a TS investment in your use and enjoyment. If you don%26#39;t plan in advance and book your vacation time it will go to waste every year. You can expect your maintainence fees to increase over time, just like everything else in the world. So calculate that into the annual cost.

We have owned TS properties for almost 30 years and have traveled all over the world on TS exchanges. We have stayed for the most part, in accomodations that were superior to what we could have rented for the same money. But I%26#39;m convinced that our success and enjoyment is due to the fact that I plan at least a year in advance and confirm my exchanges that far out. I currently have 3 vacations planned for the balance of this year and I%26#39;m about to confirm an exchange in Palm Springs CA for March 2010. Obviously, before we retired, we didn%26#39;t vacation as often, but we still planned that far ahead, so our annual vacations were something we could always look forward to, and they always went as planned.

White Mountains - Jackson or Bethlehem area?

We are going to be spending a few days in August in the White Mountains area, and I am trying to decide on a bed and breakfast to stay in. There are so many choices! I was originally looking in Jackson, but then I came across a couple that looked great in Bethlehem and Lisbon, which look like they are closer to the Franconia Notch side of things. Having never been there, I have no idea if one location is better than the other. We plan to visit Mt. Washington, do the Kancamagus drive, Franconia Notch, etc. Not really looking for outlet shopping so North Conway is not a draw.

The B%26amp;B%26#39;s I have narrowed it down to are Carter Notch Inn, Inn at Ellis River and Inn at Jackson in the Jackson area, and Bear Mountain Lodge and Bishop Farm Inn in the Bethlehem/Lisbon area.

Any advice is much appreciated!

-Lisa

White Mountains - Jackson or Bethlehem area?

I%26#39;m partial to Jackson. Access to Mt Washington and many of the other mountain oriented attractions is somewhat closer from there. And it%26#39;s easier to plan day trips without long drives to starting points or tails on the loops.

My time in North Conway goes back to before the outlet stores and businesses were there and I can assure you, there%26#39;s much more to North Conway and the Mt Washington valley than shopping.

White Mountains - Jackson or Bethlehem area?

I%26#39;ll second Jackson. It%26#39;s prettiest little town in No NH and far more convenient to attractions.

3rd vote for Jackson

Bethlehem is a great little town just a short drive from Franconia Notch where you can go to the Flume, ride the Cannon Tram, etc. It%26#39;s also close to the Cog Railway about 20 minutes. There are some great restaurants nearby too.

We stayed at The Bear Mountain Lodge last year. It%26#39;s awesome, just what you%26#39;d want in a mountain lodge. You can%26#39;t see it from the road as it%26#39;s set way back on their property with beautiful views of Mt. Washignton. It%26#39;s a log cabin but not rustic at all. You really feel at home. The innkeeper Michael is so helpful and Carol%26#39;s breakfasts were so tasty. The reviews they have are truly earned as they both go above and beyond to make their guests happy. We%26#39;re already planning on going back this year. You won%26#39;t be disappointed - best beds we ever slept in.

Thanks for the input, everyone. I am still leaning toward staying at Bear Mountain Lodge, mainly because it seems a bit different from the ';traditional'; NE B%26amp;B and I think we will like that. I do think we would like Jackson better than Bethlehem, but we can still go see it, and I think we will be happiest staying in the best B%26amp;B we can.

The Bear Mt. Lodge is a very good central location. Jackson is very accessible to the Pinkham Notch side of the mountains but is a stretch to the Franconia Notch...from the Bear Mt. Lodge you can head East along 302 (passing the Cog RR and Mt. Washington Hotel) on your way through the Crawford Notch to the EasterN White Mts. or turn onto Rte 3 that will bring you over to the Western White Mts. and the Franconia Notch...Be sure to get into Littleton and visit Chutters, the Littleton Grist Mill, the Village Book Store, and many of the other quaint ';boutique-like'; shops along Main Street. A great place for luncy is at Miller%26#39;s Fare Cafe by the covered bridge spanning the Ammonoosuc River...you can sit out on their deck right over the rushing waters of the river...Sundays, there is a great Farmer%26#39;s Market just across the covered bridge on the opposite shore.

I, well, whatever number it would be, LOL, (5thly?) Jackson. We have stayed in Jackson twice and loved it both times. You can walk to many areas of the little village and it all is beautiful. I am sure the mountain lodge you have picked out is beautiful, as I remember reading about it, but I%26#39;d still pick Jackson. Have fun!

I 6th Jackson!!!

Adnil

I don%26#39;t think you get to vote if you actually live in the town!!!(LOL)

I%26#39;m for Jackson as well.

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